The Correct Answer is ABreath-holding, common during the first 2 years of life, is usually an attempt to control parental behavior and is best managed when parents ignore the behavior by leaving the room, thus reinforcing that this behavior will not be rewarded.Attempts at aversive conditioning or reasoning with the child are usually not as effective.In most cases, professional help is unnecessary.
Ref:Behrman RE, Kliegman RM, Arvin AM (eds): Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, ed 15. WB Saunders Co, 1995, pp 88, 1700.
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